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Eleanor Rising

Dramatic account of the life of Eleanor of Aquitaine. Based on historical fact, legend - and rumour.

Radio 4,12 episodes

Episodes

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Series 3
1/2
Eleanor of Aquitaine, a thrilling tale of one of Europe's most extraordinary women
25 Sep 2022,57 mins
Series 3
2/2
Eleanor of Aquitaine, a thrilling tale of one of Europe's most extraordinary women
02 Oct 2022,57 mins
Series 2
Episode 1
Eleanor of Aquitaine, a thrilling tale of one of Europe's most extraordinary women.
05 Apr 2021,14 mins
Series 2
Episode 2
Eleanor of Aquitaine, a thrilling tale of one of Europe's most extraordinary women
06 Apr 2021,14 mins
Series 2
Episode 3
Eleanor of Aquitaine, a thrilling tale of one of Europe's most extraordinary women
07 Apr 2021,14 mins
Series 2
Episode 4
Eleanor of Aquitaine, a thrilling tale of one of Europe's most extraordinary women
08 Apr 2021,14 mins
Series 2
Episode 5
Eleanor of Aquitaine, a thrilling tale of one of Europe's most extraordinary women
09 Apr 2021,14 mins
Series 1
1. Ambition
The thrilling tale of one of Europe's most extraordinary women - Eleanor of Aquitaine
09 Nov 2020,14 mins
Series 1
2. Bethrothal
Eleanor is now Duchess of Aquitaine. But her guardian has other ideas.
10 Nov 2020,14 mins
Series 1
3. Attack
News comes of an imminent attack, forcing the newly-betrothed couple to slip away.
11 Nov 2020,14 mins
Series 1
4. Punishment
The thrilling story of one of Europe's most extraordinary women - Eleanor of Aquitaine
12 Nov 2020,14 mins
Series 1
5. Disaster?
The thrilling story of one of Europe's most extraordinary women - Eleanor of Aquitaine
13 Nov 2020,14 mins